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Bob Ainsworth warned of further British casualties in Afghanistan

More troop casualties 'likely'

Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth warned of likely British casualties as troops prepared to take part in a major international offensive against insurgents in Afghanistan.

Cameron vows to change expenses law

David Cameron is to pledge to change the law to prevent the "disgusting sight" of MPs using parliamentary privilege in a bid to avoid prosecution for expenses abuses.

University jobs are set to be cut as funding decreases, according to reports

15,000 university posts 'face axe'

More than 15,000 university posts could be axed over the next few years as a result of budget cuts, a higher education union warned.

Brown to pledge care 'revolution'

Gordon Brown is to promise a "personalised" revolution in health and social care, with one-to-one support at home for all cancer patients.

Toyota is set to announce details of a reported braking problem with its flagship Prius

Toyota to announce action on Prius

Toyota is preparing to announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it had decided to issue a recall for the vehicle in Japan.

Stay of execution is Storrie's goal

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie admits the club's best hope for Wednesday's court date with HM Revenue & Customs is to delay the winding-up order.

Cahill suffers blood clot

Bolton defender Gary Cahill could miss the rest of the season after suffering a blood clot in his arm.

Terry thanks Chelsea fans

Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life.

Fuller arrested in assault probe

Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller was arrested after an incident at a nightclub on Sunday morning, the football club have announced.

Gerrard: No more slip-ups

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned his team-mates they cannot afford any more mistakes if they are to secure Champions League football next season.

News News feed

Scotland Yard's criminal in uniform Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption

Met commander sentenced to four years in prison for attempting to pervert the course of justice by trying to frame a man in a petty row over money Comments

Snow falls in London as temperatures plunge

Snow returns to the capital as Britain braces itself for a fresh blast of wintry weather Comments

Showbiz: Brad and Angelina put on show of unity at Super Bowl

Despite reports that their five-year relationship was on the rocks, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt cuddled up together as they watched the Super Bowl at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Comments

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Speaker John Bercow warns MPs not to interfere with expenses battle

Commons Speaker John Bercow warns senior MPs not to jeopardise a trial of three backbench MPs charged over their expenses Comments

Landowner given life sentence for murdering wife whose body has never been found

Wealthy landowner jailed for life for the murder of his wife, whose body has never been found Comments

Muslim driver halts bus to kneel in aisle and pray

Muslim bus driver stuns passengers by pulling over to pray while he kept the engine running Comments

Minister wades into John Terry row attacking 'crass' Capello

John Terry let his football do the talking as he made his first public appearance since being sacked as England captain Comments

Gazza bailed after drink-driving arrest over 'takeaway disturbance'

Former England football star Paul Gascoigne was being quizzed by police after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle

Sport Sport feed

Football: Arsenal have become too easy to beat, says Michael Ballack

The Chelsea midfielder urges Arsene Wenger to stop making excuses and accept that his Arsenal team are too predictable Comments

Rugby Union: Jonny Wilkinson is crying out for the return of Riki Flutey

The No10 was solid in the win over Wales but needs the clever inside-centre alongside him if he is going to help England step up against Italy Comments

Football: Rivals fear the Fabio Capello factor

Manager may believe England will have a tough job to qualify for Euro 2012 but the other sides in Group G are in no doubt the Italian�s men are the favourites Comments

Business Business feed

Pound dives amid fear of UK debt crisis

Britain takes a battering in the financial markets as investors concerned about a looming debt crisis dump risky assets Comments

London shows strong growth as most of UK lags

The capital is leading the UK out of recession, Purchasing Managers Index figures suggest Comments

Airline bosses 'predict a rise in passengers in 2010'

Airline bosses believe passenger demand this year will soar back to levels last seen three years ago, according to the International Air Transport Association Comments

Entertainment Entertainment feed

Music: Jamie T feels the love

Jamie T's two Brixton Academy sell-outs confirmed that the 24-year-old is a genuine cult phenomenon set to explode into the mainstream. Comments

Theatre: Overwrought atmosphere for Knives in Hens

On the evidence of this frustratingly portentous production, it�s hard to see why David Harrower�s Knives in Hens (1995) has become a modern classic. Comments

Showbiz: ITV fined over I'm A Celebrity rat killing

ITV was fined for animal cruelty after Gino D'Acampo and Stuart Manning killed and ate a rat on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. Comments

Showbiz: Heather Mills axed from Dancing On Ice

Heather Mills may have been frozen out of Dancing on Ice but she took comfort in knowing she had inspired disabled children to take to the rink. Comments

Showbiz: VIDEO: Rihanna flaunts new moves in sexy stage show

Rihanna seemed to be missing a few things when she took to the stage at the Pepsi Superbowl Fan Jam. Comments

Music: Hideaway is a new star down south

Hideaway is a new restaurant and bar in South London launched by tenorist Ed Jones. Comments

Showbiz: Jedward miss out on No.1 spot

Jedward have narrowly missed out on their first number one with their debut single. Comments

Showbiz: Alex Reid 'looks awful' after suffering from stomach bug

Newly wed Alex Reid is suffering an upset stomach after arriving in India for his new TV show. Comments

House price rises - will we never learn?

Archbishop Desmond Tutu's touching tale

Londoners get the first store disloyalty card

Life & Style Life & Style feed

Getting carried away with just how friendly London can be

After New Yorkers carried comedian Mark Malkoff 9.4 miles across the city, Jasmine Gardner took to Oxford Street to see if she could persuade Londoners to do the same Comments

Arnie terminates textbooks to offer an electronic education

Electronic books may soon be a common sight in the classroom as schools begin to experiment with them Comments

Fashion: Flights of fancy: backstage at the Paris couture shows

Shows in concrete bunkers, unicorn shoes and Casiraghis dancing by candlelight; the world of haute couture is changing. Today the clients are younger and the designs sexier, but fantasy and decadence still reign Comments

The gigs that come to you

Bands are now happy to play for fans in their own homes. It�s surreal, says Jasmine Gardner, but it makes commercial sense too Comments

Join the eclair set

After the trend for handmade macaroons and cup cakes, 2010 is arguably the year of the eclair. Liz Hoggard feeds her inner child Comments

Ashley Walters's second act

His first career in So Solid Crew resulted in a number one single and a prison sentence. Eight years on, Ashley Walters is a fêted BBC actor about to appear at the Royal Court Comments

Will The Savoy ever regain its long lost glamour?

As it aims to open in June after a 15-month delay, Nick Curtis and Jonathan Prynn get an exclusive look at what�s emerging beneath the dustsheets of London�s most famous hotel after a refit costing at least �100 million Comments